Careers
Criminology is a growing field that will remain steady through both good and bad economic times. A bachelor's degree in criminology could lead to a career in almost anything, from a border patrol agent to a forensic pathologist. Of course, a forensic pathologist will also need a medical degree, but studying the causation and prevention of crime as an undergraduate might serve as the backbone to any career in forensic science. All of the careers below could begin with a Bachelor's degree in criminology, which might be augmented by a license as a social worker.
| BA and above | MS and above | Doctorate/Professional |
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Social researcher Community developer Prison warden Social worker (entry level) Law enforcement officer Border patrol agent FBI agent US Marshal Police Officer Probation Officer Park Ranger Campus/University Police |
Social Worker Child welfare Forensic science Social Researcher (Local, state and federal programs |
Professor of criminology Research director in field of criminology Forensic pathologist Attorney Forensic psychologist |
Graduate Study
Graduate programs in criminology are looking for students with a strong background in research, statistics and criminological theory. The NDMU program provides all of these things as well as giving the student strong writing skills, which is also essential to success in a graduate program in criminology. A degree in criminology does not limit one to graduate programs in the same field, criminology majors may also go on to a program in sociology, law school or medical school.